Benin’s new president, Romuald Wadagni, has appointed a finance ministry veteran and former economist at the International Monetary Fund as the country’s new finance chief.
Benin’s new president, Romuald Wadagni, has appointed a finance ministry veteran and former economist at the International Monetary Fund as the country’s new finance chief.
Benin’s new president, Romuald Wadagni, has appointed a finance ministry veteran and former economist at the International Monetary Fund as the country’s new finance chief.
Benin’s new president, Romuald Wadagni, has appointed a finance ministry veteran and former economist at the International Monetary Fund as the country’s new finance chief.
Senegal’s parliament speaker Malick Ndiaye resigned on Sunday, becoming the latest senior figure caught in the widening rupture at the top of the country’s ruling movement.
Senegal’s parliament speaker Malick Ndiaye resigned on Sunday, becoming the latest senior figure caught in the widening rupture at the top of the country’s ruling movement.
President of the Senegalese National Assembly, Malick Ndiaye, arrives to attend a plenary session on current affairs at the National Assembly in Dakar on February 21, 2025.
Romuald Wadagni was sworn in as Benin’s new president on Sunday after winning an election widely seen as consolidating the country’s policy direction over the past decade.
Romuald Wadagni was sworn in as Benin’s new president on Sunday after winning an election widely seen as consolidating the country’s policy direction over the past decade.
Romuald Wadagni delivers his remarks after being sworn in during his inauguration ceremony at the Palais des Congres in Cotonou on May 24.
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dissolved the government and dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, increasing the risk of political unrest after months of simmering tensions between the two leaders.
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dissolved the government and dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, increasing the risk of political unrest after months of simmering tensions between the two leaders.
Niger secured a stake in a China-backed oil pipeline after renegotiating export terms, as Beijing steps up efforts to secure reliable crude supplies amid global market disruptions.
Niger secured a stake in a China-backed oil pipeline after renegotiating export terms, as Beijing steps up efforts to secure reliable crude supplies amid global market disruptions.
Workers from Niger and China are seen on the construction site of an oil pipeline in the region of Gaya, Niger.
Ride-hailing operator Yango Group, plans to invest at least $150 million into African expansion this year, as the Dubai-based platform pushes into new markets.
Ride-hailing operator Yango Group, plans to invest at least $150 million into African expansion this year, as the Dubai-based platform pushes into new markets.
A driver cleans a car belonging to a Yango fleet at their office in Dakar in 2025. Photographer: Patrick Meinhardt/AFP/Getty Images
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has signed into law an amended electoral code widely seen as paving the way for Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to contest future presidential elections.
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has signed into law an amended electoral code widely seen as paving the way for Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to contest future presidential elections.
A vendor sells merchandise in support of Ousmane Sonko, Senegal's opposition leader, and Bassirou Diomaye Faye, presidential candidate, outside the venue of a news conference in Dakar, Senegal, on Friday, March 15, 2024. Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye were released after lawmakers approved amnesty for crimes linked to political protests between 2021 and 2024.
Senegal’s state-owned oil company said the Yakaar-Teranga gas discovery will cost $7.5 billion to develop, but will help the country slash energy subsidies once on stream.
Senegal’s state-owned oil company said the Yakaar-Teranga gas discovery will cost $7.5 billion to develop, but will help the country slash energy subsidies once on stream.
An offshore drilling rig off the coast of Senegal.
Senegal and the International Monetary Fund agreed to continue talks to address the fallout from billions of dollars in previously undisclosed debt and map a way forward.
Senegal and the International Monetary Fund agreed to continue talks to address the fallout from billions of dollars in previously undisclosed debt and map a way forward.
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegal’s president, during the Rencontre des Entrepreneurs de France (LaRef) conference in Paris, France, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. The French entrepreneurs conference organized by MEDEF runs Aug. 27-28.
Republic of Congo has requested a new funding program with the International Monetary Fund as the country continues to grapple with high debt and low growth.
Republic of Congo has requested a new funding program with the International Monetary Fund as the country continues to grapple with high debt and low growth.
Traffic on the Boulevard du Juin 30 highway in central Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, on Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. A leak of 3.5 million documents shows how a Chinese-run company moved millions of dollars to former Congo President Joseph Kabila’s family and allies. Photographer: Lisa Murray/Bloomberg
Senegalese lawmakers voted for an electoral code amendment that is widely seen as clearing the way for Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to run in the next presidential election.
Senegalese lawmakers voted for an electoral code amendment that is widely seen as clearing the way for Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to run in the next presidential election.
A vendor sells merchandise in support of Ousmane Sonko, Senegal's opposition leader, and Bassirou Diomaye Faye, presidential candidate, outside the venue of a news conference in Dakar, Senegal, on Friday, March 15, 2024. Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye were released after lawmakers approved amnesty for crimes linked to political protests between 2021 and 2024.
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye sent back to parliament for reconsideration a set of electoral law amendments that may clear the way for Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to run in the 2029 presidential election.
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye sent back to parliament for reconsideration a set of electoral law amendments that may clear the way for Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to run in the 2029 presidential election.
Senegal Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
Mali’s junta ruled out any negotiations with Islamist-militant groups and reaffirmed a hardline stance on security, as regional leaders warn that escalating violence in the Sahel region risks spreading.
Mali’s junta ruled out any negotiations with Islamist-militant groups and reaffirmed a hardline stance on security, as regional leaders warn that escalating violence in the Sahel region risks spreading.
A soldier stands next to a damaged Mi-24 helicopter at the former Africa Corps barracks at Camp 2 in Kidal on May 6,.
Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye warned that the ruling party he founded with Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is at danger of collapse amid growing signs of a rift between the two leaders.
Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye warned that the ruling party he founded with Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is at danger of collapse amid growing signs of a rift between the two leaders.
France urged its citizens to leave Mali “as soon as possible” as a separatist group vowed to expand its campaign to oust the nation’s military junta and Islamist militants renewed a threat to blockade the capital.
France urged its citizens to leave Mali “as soon as possible” as a separatist group vowed to expand its campaign to oust the nation’s military junta and Islamist militants renewed a threat to blockade the capital.
A general view shows traffic moving along a main road in Bamako on April 26, 2026. April 25, 2026's shock attacks, synchronised by Tuareg rebels of the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) coalition and the jihadist Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), targeted several areas in the vast arid country. Fighting resumed on April 26 in several areas, including Kita near Bamako, Kidal, Gao and Severe. Tuareg rebels meanwhile announced an agreement allowing Russian forces backing Mali's army to withdraw from the northern city of Kidal, which they claimed was "totally" under their control. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)
Mali’s defense minister was killed in a suicide attack on his home on Saturday, during a coordinated assault by an al-Qaeda affiliate across several locations in the West African country.
Mali’s defense minister was killed in a suicide attack on his home on Saturday, during a coordinated assault by an al-Qaeda affiliate across several locations in the West African country.
Mali Minister of Defence Sadio Camara at the Bamex 25 Defence Expo in Bamako, Mali on Nov. 11, 2025.
Mali’s defense minister was killed in a suicide attack on his home during a coordinated assault by an al-Qaeda affiliate across several locations in the West African country.
Mali’s defense minister was killed in a suicide attack on his home during a coordinated assault by an al-Qaeda affiliate across several locations in the West African country.
Smoke rises above buildings as traffic passes the Africa Tower monument in Bamako on April 26. Source: -/AFP
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